Podolski is yet to start in the Premier League this season and has so far only made three appearances as a substitute, amassing to just 46 minutes on the pitch.

The 29-year-old, who joined the Gunners from FC Koln in 2012, recently blasted Wenger for not giving him a fair chance this season, while Germany boss Joachim Low admitted his compatriot will need to evaluate his future.

But Wenger insists he has no desire to show Podolski the exit door and challenged the forward to force himself back into starting contention.

“He is not for sale and there is no offer”

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

"He plays a position where there is a big competition. He came very late from his holidays [in the summer]. He started after his team-mates and was not good physically," Wenger told beIN Sports.

"It's not established at all that he will leave at Christmas. It was me who sets the price and it [Podolski's reported valuation] doesn't correspond at all to his price. He is not for sale and there is no offer.

"Today's newspapers have an advantage. They know more than us. But the story is completely fabricated."